Portugal defeated Wales in an unspectacular but efficient manner, in a low-key semi-final.
Fernando Santos was without suspended holding midfielder William Carvalho, so played Danilo in his place. Bruno Alves replaced the injured Pepe, while Raphael Guerrero came on for Eliseu at left-back. The shape of the side, however, was unchanged.
Chris Coleman had two suspensions...Read more »

Wales went behind – but nevertheless produced a brilliant all-round team display to eliminate Belgium.
Chris Coleman made one change to his side, reintroducing Hal Robson-Kanu, who was deemed more likely to stretch the Belgian defence than Sam Vokes, a more traditional centre-forward. In a game where Wales expected to play on the break, that...Read more »

Real won the European Cup final with an impressive late rally.
Carlo Ancelotti selected Sami Khedira as Xabi Alonso’s replacement deep in midfield, and chose Fabio Coentrao over Marcelo at left-back. Raphael Varane started rather than Pepe, who wasn’t 100% fit.
Diego Simeone wasn’t able to call upon Arda Turan, so Raul Garcia started on the...Read more »

Real Madrid produced a remarkable performance at the home of the European Champions to progress to the final.
Pep Guardiola named a more adventurous team than in the first leg, playing Thomas Muller at the top of the midfield, with the knock-on effect that Philipp Lahm was moved to right-back.
Carlo Ancelotti made only one change...Read more »

Gareth Bale scored a sublime late winner to win the Copa del Rey.
Carlo Ancelotti was without Cristiano Ronaldo, which meant Isco coming into the side. He also used Iker Casillas, his cup goalkeeper.
Tata Martino returned to the system he favoured in the Champions League matches against Atletico, with Andres Iniesta on the left and Cesc...Read more »